PT-2013-4787
CVE-2013-4011
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Published
2013-07-16
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Updated
2017-09-19
Description by
CVSS 2.0
7.2
HighMetricsAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
IBM AIX versions 6.1 and 7.1
VIOS version 2.2.2.2-FP-26 SP-02
Description
The issue involves multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the InfiniBand subsystem, allowing local users to gain privileges. The vulnerabilities can be exploited through vectors involving
arp.ib or ibstat.Recommendations
For IBM AIX versions 6.1 and 7.1, restrict access to the InfiniBand subsystem until a fix is available.
For VIOS version 2.2.2.2-FP-26 SP-02, consider disabling the
arp.ib and ibstat functions as a temporary workaround to minimize the risk of exploitation. Found an issue in the description? Have something to add? Feel free to write us 👾